SUBJECT: Reading by Title of All Ordinances and Resolutions
REPORT IN BRIEF
Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and a summary title may be read with further reading waived.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion waiving the reading of Ordinances and Resolutions, pursuant to Section 412 of the Merced City Charter.

SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2018
REPORT IN BRIEF
Official adoption of previously held meeting minutes.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development/Parking Authority - Adopt a motion approving the meeting minutes of December 17, 2018.

SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment to the Agreement for Legal Services With Sloan, Sakai, Yeung & Wong, LLP for the Not to Exceed Amount of $85,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a first amendment to agreement for legal services with Sloan, Sakai, Yeung & Wong, LLP for the not to exceed amount of $85,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the first amendment to the agreement for legal services with Sloan, Sakai, Yeung, & Wong, LLP; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the agreement and any necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments.

SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Agreement with FBD Vanguard Construction in the Amount of $331,434.65 for City Project No. 118028 - CDBG John Muir Sidewalks on 25th Street, from I to K Streets
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a bid and approving an agreement in the amount of $331,434.65 with FBD Vanguard Construction for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) John Muir Sidewalks on 25th Street, from I to K Streets.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding a bid and approving an agreement with FBD Vanguard Construction in the amount of $331,434.65 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) John Muir Sidewalks on 25th Street, from I to K Streets, Project No. 118028; and,
B. Approving change orders not to exceed $33,143.47 (10% of the project cost); and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.

SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Service Agreement with LPA, Inc. in the Amount of $165,850 for a Needs Assessment of the Future Police Headquarters Facility (Project #116040) and a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $165,850 to Support the Agreement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval of a professional service agreement with LPA, Inc. in the amount of $165,850 for a Needs Assessment of the Future Police Headquarters facility and transfers a total of $165,850 in funds to support the agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Approving a transfer of $82,925 from Fund 047 - Facilities-Police and a transfer of $82,925 from Fund 057 Facilities-Police (Developer) and appropriate the same to Project 116040 (Fund 449-1001-627-65-00) Police Headquarters #2; and,
B. Approving Professional Services Agreement with LPA, Inc. in the amount of $165,850; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary document.

SUBJECT: Approval of Three-Year Lease Agreement with Seth Rossow for 24.5 Acres Located at Mission Avenue and Tyler Road (CP-42) in the Amount of $730.00 Per Year
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a three-year lease agreement with Seth Rossow for 24.5 acres located at Mission Avenue and Tyler Road (CP-42) for $730.00 per year.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the lease agreement with Seth Rossow; and, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.

SUBJECT: Approval of the Creation of a Capital Improvement Project for Main Street from M Street to N Street to Include Pavement Reconstruction and Storm Drain Line Improvements
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the creation of a new Capital Improvement Project on Main Street from M Street to N Street to include pavement reconstruction and storm drain line improvements. It is estimated that the improvements will cost approximately $300,000 and anticipated that the improvements will be paid for with Measure V funds.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing staff to create a Capital Improvement Project for Main Street from M Street to N Street to include pavement reconstruction and storm drain line improvements.

SUBJECT: Ratification of Grant Application for Three Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program Projects for a Total Amount of $1,661,529.27
REPORT IN BRIEF
Ratify grant application for three (3) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) projects at various locations within the City limits of Merced for a total amount of $1,661,529.27.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion ratifying the grant application for three Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) projects grants at various locations within the City.

SUBJECT: Policy Direction Regarding Parking and Owner Occupancy Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will be asked to provide further policy direction regarding parking and occupancy requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADU’s) in preparation for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to meet recent State law changes.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council should provide policy direction to staff regarding parking and owner occupancy requirements for accessory dwelling units.